1st Source Bank robbed

All stolen money recovered after dye pack explodes

All stolen money recovered after dye pack explodes

June 06, 2006|Tribune Staff Report

A 1st Source Bank near downtown South Bend was robbed this morning. Sgt. Gene Eyster said South Bend police recovered all of the money stolen from the bank, 2323 S. Michigan St., and that there were no injuries. No arrests have been made. Eyster said one customer was in the bank when the suspect entered and displayed a note to a bank teller. No weapon was seen. He said the suspect ran from the building and entered an alley across from Ewing Avenue before the dye pack inserted with the money exploded. The money, covered in red dye, was left behind a green trash bin in the alley. Eyster would not disclose how much money was taken from the bank, which was still closed at 12:30 p.m. while employees conducted an audit. Eyster said witnesses described the suspect as a black male in his mid-30s, between 5 feet 7 inches and 5 feet 9 inches tall, medium build and wearing red clothing and black sunglasses. He may also have traces of the red dye on him. Anyone who has information on the robbery should contact the South Bend police at (574) 235-9263. Read more about this story in Wednesday's South Bend Tribune.